The Cultural Review

Global Trends

5 articles

A bustling night cityscape illuminated by holographic K-pop stars and cultural symbols, representing the massive global economic surge of Korean culture.
Trends

K-Culture's $19 Billion Global Surge: Economic Impact

Korean music exports surged an astonishing 84% last year, transforming a $3.

Eleanor Voss·July 11, 2026
Diverse readers from around the world sharing and enjoying Korean literature, highlighting its growing global appeal and cultural significance.
Books

What Makes Korean Literature So Popular Globally?

In the last decade, international requests for translation support for Korean literature have skyrocketed 20-fold, a dramatic increase that reflects a broadening global appetite for diverse...

Claire Donovan·June 22, 2026
A Swedish classroom with physical books returning, symbolizing a global response to declining literacy rates and the challenges of digital education.
Books

Sweden's 2026 return to physical books signals a global literacy crisis.

Sweden has allocated over 2.

Claire Donovan·May 14, 2026
K-Pop idols showcase avant-garde fashion on a Seoul runway, blending traditional Korean aesthetics with modern streetwear, highlighting the genre's global cultural influence.
Media

What is the global influence of K-Pop on fashion and culture?

In 2019, G-Dragon's Nike Air Force 1 “Para-Noise” trainers, originally priced at $200, resold for up to $4,000.

Andre Silva·April 28, 2026
Diverse people engaging with digital screens and AR projections, symbolizing the top 5 emerging cultural trends shaped by recent digital growth and global interconnectedness.
Trends

Top 5 Emerging Cultural Trends Based on Recent Digital Growth

This guide analyzes the top emerging cultural trends shaping global lifestyles, based on their quantifiable digital engagement. Discover what's capturing collective attention in digitally native communities.

Eleanor Voss·April 8, 2026